Seattle’s payroll tax complicates efforts to implement one statewide
Seattle went its own way earlier this year by enacting a tax on large businesses with highly paid employees. Now, a proposal at the Washington State Capitol aims to enact a similar corporate payroll tax across the entire state. There’s a hitch, however: A statewide tax could be difficult to pass if it is layered on top of the one Seattle businesses already are paying. Continue reading at The Kitsap Sun. (Ted S. Warren)
New Washington Secretary of Health Dr. Shah says state’s early vaccine rollout is not good enough
Washington’s new Secretary of Health Dr. Umair Shah says the state’s early vaccine rollout has not been good enough, noting a surplus in both Moderna and Pfizer vaccine doses. Gov. Jay Insee appointed Shah to replace former health secretary John Wiesman. It’s a pressure-packed welcome for Dr. Shah to navigate the state’s vaccine distribution, which is unprecedented in scope. Continue reading at KING5 TV.
Native communities hope 2020 census addresses historic undercounts
Last year was critical for Indian Country: On top of nationwide U.S. elections, the 2020 census provided a rare opportunity to address the historical undercounting of Native communities throughout the country. On the Colville Reservation, that meant starting the work of census outreach early. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Matthew Brown)
Associated Press
Washington, Oregon, 29 tribes sue over plan to move archives
Asian stocks track Wall St retreat as COVID caseloads surge
UK prime minister orders new virus lockdown for England
Judge upholds state’s $126,000 fine for Longview restaurant flaunting COVID rules
Aberdeen Daily World
CCAP gets $3.25 million for 24 low-income housing units
Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
More electric vehicle charging stations coming to Western Washington
Whatcom sets record 7-day high for pandemic after seeing 43 new COVID cases Monday
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After a busy week to wrap up 2020, another small earthquake strikes near Whatcom
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Monday in Washington state
Landslides and avalanches likely this week, Washington officials warn. What to know
AG Ferguson joins with Oregon, tribes to sue Trump Administration over archives move
Fast rollout of virus vaccine trials reveals tribal distrust
When will you get your $600 stimulus check? The IRS payment tracker is now online
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Capital Press
Hammonds may get grazing rights back
What’s at stake for ag in Georgia’s U.S. Senate run-offs
Senator puts Washington meat inspections on table
Feds backpedal on $14K fee for distillers that made hand sanitizer
The Daily News
Maskless shoppers threaten Longview store
State serves Stuffy’s II with temporary restraining order, $126K fine
Everett Herald (subscription required)
Thousands of residents — and the lake — could join Lake Stevens
Firefighters roll up their sleeves for COVID vaccinations
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
WaPo Comment: Schools should reopen but not without managing risks
Bloomberg Comment: Trump’s Georgia phone call a bad case of coup fever
International Examiner
Chuminh Tofu’s free Sunday meals offer a model for community aid
Car caravan from Renton to Bellevue rallies in solidarity with Indian farmworkers
Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
250,000 gallons of effluent flows into Puget Sound from Bainbridge Island treatment plant
Seattle’s payroll tax complicates efforts to implement one statewide (Macri, Rolfes, Nguyen, Frame)
When the public’s away, the Legislature shouldn’t play (Sheldon)
Will ‘Warp Speed’ come to a grinding halt?
News Tribune (subscription required)
Pierce County sees single highest day of new COVID-19 deaths along with 164 new cases
Landslides and avalanches likely this week, Washington officials warn. What to know
Coronavirus updates: IRS launches online tracker for relief checks
New York Times
Covid-19 Live Updates: Global Vaccination Efforts Roll Out Slower Than Promised
Olympian (subscription required)
Capitol Land Trust secures 2 Eld Inlet properties for conservation
City of Olympia pays $15,000 penalty for Percival Creek sewage spill
AG Ferguson joins with Oregon, tribes to sue Trump Administration over archives move
More electric vehicle charging stations coming to Western Washington
Here are the latest COVID-19 case numbers confirmed Monday in Washington state
Thurston COVID-19 cases top 5,000 with 64 more on Monday
Amazon surpasses Boeing as Washington state’s biggest employer
Proud Boys leader arrested in D.C. for burning Black Lives Matter flag
Here are 5 counties to watch as the Georgia Senate election results roll in
Editorial: To honor Hank Adams, we must all honor the promises of tribal treaties
Peninsula Daily News
Child care openings, staffing remain struggles for Clallam County providers
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Most COVID-19 cases at long-term care facility outbreak tied to one person
School districts plan to go with more in-person teaching
Seattle Times (subscription required)
School nurses key to reopening schools, but new research shows equity gaps in Washington
Central Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse won’t join GOP effort to block Biden electoral votes
Skagit Valley Herald
Sedro-Woolley City Council seat draws interest
Spokesman Review
Dry Fly distillery, which made sanitizer, was nearly fined $14,000 by the FDA until another agency stepped in
Spokane County started 2021 with 362 new confirmed COVID-19 cases
‘It’s undermining our system of government’: Kim Wyman responds to Trump pressuring Georgia official to change votes
Spokane plans for fire-dispatch future without backup from new regional agency
Washington AG Bob Ferguson sues to stop federal sale of Seattle National Archives
Spokane first responders receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Opinion: Pam Clough & Rhonda Barker: How Washington farmers’ wheat straw can help solve a big environmental problem
Tri-City Herald
U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse posts how he will vote on the Electoral College results
Over 500 new Tri-Cities COVID cases reported, with Christmas surge yet to come
Pasco councilman wants city to declare emergency and defy WA COVID restrictions
What are the health risks and needs of Hanford workers? New survey is out
$3.8M tiny house project will give Tri-Cities homeless a place of their own
Op-Ed: Restoring trust in state government in 2021
USA Today
COVID-19 vaccine doses have been delivered but are sitting on pharmacy shelves. Longer delays could prolong the pandemic
COVID-19 sparks more than 1,000 workplace-related lawsuits in 2020 as employees complain about safety, wages
Washington Post
L.A. County first responders told not to bring patients to hospital if survival chances are low
Opinion: China brings its cruel crackdown on Uighur advocates to the U.S.
Young ER doctors risk their lives on the pandemic’s front lines. But they struggle to find jobs.
Kenosha prepares for protests as it awaits decision in Jacob Blake shooting
Yakima Herald Republic
U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse says he will confirm Electoral College vote
Yakima Valley College’s new West Campus ready for grand opening
Yakima County COVID-19 cases rise by 333 Sunday and Monday, with five new deaths
Local health care system officially becomes Yakima Valley Memorial
Opinion: Newhouse, GOP need to reinforce confidence in elections
Broadcast
KING5 TV (NBC)
Washington sticking to full two-dose vaccine plan, as others look for ways to stretch supplies
New Washington Secretary of Health Dr. Shah says state’s early vaccine rollout is not good enough
Logistics proving to be biggest challenge for Washington’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Restaurant rebellion grows during Washington COVID-19 restrictions
Haven’t received your second stimulus check? How to track your payment online
KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Unemployed workers grapple with new overpayment notices and confusion
Relentless rain triggers landslides; more rain and risk on the way
Hospitals facing vaccine delivery problems and finding workarounds
Feds consider cutting Moderna vaccine doses in half, UW researcher reacts
King County plans to buy hotels to permanently house homeless
Parents in Snoqualmie Valley School District rally to reopen schools
KOMO4 TV (ABC)
New year, same daunting challenges face Seattle, King County lawmakers
Slow rollout of COVID-19 vaccine in Washington, state to decide who is next
‘Feels like ‘bleep”: State warns pub’s open-air dining plan still fails COVID rules
Amazon buys 11 Boeing 767s to ship orders faster
Mudslides shut down Sound north line service through Wednesday
Capacity in most hospitals over 80% in Washington
KNKX FM
Vaccines, state electoral college and hydrogen cars teed up for 2021 lawmaking (Hunt, Morgan, Jinkins)
KUOW FM
IN SEATTLE, PANDEMIC STRESS OVERSHADOWS NEW MINIMUM WAGE BOOST
Trump’s Call To Georgia Election Officials Sparks Debate Over Legality, Ethics
Pandemic updates for Seattle and the Northwest
LA Paramedics Told Not To Transport Some Patients With Low Chance Of Survival
FDA Warns Health Officials Not To Mess With COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Schedule
Trump’s Census Plan In Peril As Bureau Expects February Release Of Count Results
At First Wary Of Vaccine, Cherokee Speaker Says It Safeguards Language, Culture
Trump Gives Medal Of Freedom To Loyalist GOP Congressman Nunes
Trump And The Military: What An Erratic Commander In Chief Leaves Behind
NW Public Radio
Ranchers Whose Federal Arson Case Sparked Malheur Refuge Takeover May Get Grazing Rights
Timber Tax Cuts Cost Rural Northwest Towns Billions. Polluted Water Drove Up The Price
Q13 TV (Fox)
Snohomish County’s global hunt for 7 million medical gloves
DNR warns of increased landslide risk over the next few days
FDA calls idea of half-dosing Moderna COVID-19 vaccines ‘premature’
Some single parents unable to get stimulus money due to exes listing them on taxes
Web
Crosscut
Native communities hope 2020 census addresses historic undercounts
Seattle P.I.
Seattle Public Schools to start surveying families about return to in-person learning
Slog
Seattle Police Union Contract Will Determine Whether Subpoena Powers for Oversight Agencies Apply to Cops
Trump Wants to Cut Off Access to Washington Tribal Records—Bob Ferguson Sues to Stop Him
Op-Ed: Want to Save the Economy? Raise Progressive Revenue and Invest in Neighborhood Businesses.
West Seattle Blog
After years of rising taxes, West Seattle Junction’s free-parking lots will soon be free no more
Updates from Camp Second Chance, plus a look inside new tiny-house-building ‘Hope Factory’